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#3321 of 3600 Re: CEL - Intake Leak? - Timing Belt [downtube] by arabam May 16, 2008 (11:18 am)
Replying to: downtube (Mar 01, 2008 9:17 pm) I replaced the cracked Air Box and reset the CEL -it came back on again in 30 miles. Seems like the problem is indeed a vacuum leak!   I got two quotes for repair and both are $500+ ?? Is it really that expensive to replace the intake gasket? I hope this is really the source of my CEL (error 0171) problem -   I am planning on getting a quote from a local mechanic also! Would be interest to hear from someone who had a similar issue/repair in the past.
#3322 of 3600 03 Mazdaspeed Protege by kira08 May 21, 2008 (7:26 pm)
Hey Guys,       Got a Mazdaspeed recently ... check engine light was on ..... when got the error code P0172 ... it saying a rich code ..... and after a day ..... it read a code for misfire .... don't know whats happening .... the mechanic suggested to replace the bad plastic compartments .... and sadly ... some exhaust which supposed to be connected was cut ..... it has a lot of changes done ... like aftermarket exhaust ... and the staibilzer or something replaced .... my mechanic doesn't feel its a good car ..... He is a very nice guy .... knows what he is doing ... trust him .... just wanna leave a warning to ppl to take a thorough check before buying this car ...   don't know whats gonna happen with my car .... if anyone has any workshop manual for 03mazdaspeed plz ..... send it to me or ... guide me there ... thanks Replies to this message: autonomous (May 22, 2008 8:46 am) kira08 (Jun 01, 2008 8:31 pm) autonomous (Jun 05, 2008 2:23 pm) downtube (May 26, 2008 4:58 pm) maltb (May 27, 2008 10:01 am) kira08 (Jun 01, 2008 8:29 pm)
#3323 of 3600 Modified 03 Mazdaspeed Protege [kira08] by autonomous May 22, 2008 (8:46 am)
Replying to: kira08 (May 21, 2008 7:26 pm) Got a Mazdaspeed recently ... my mechanic doesn't feel its a good car ...just wanna leave a warning to ppl to take a thorough check before buying this car   Agreed, you should always get a used car checked before you buy it. I don't think the Mazdaspeed is any different. It sounds like you may not have done the check before but only after the problems started showing up. I wonder what it would cost for you to "restore" the car back to its original state.   In any case, good luck to you. Replies to this message: kira08 (Jun 01, 2008 8:31 pm) autonomous (Jun 05, 2008 2:23 pm)
#3324 of 3600 Re: 03 Mazdaspeed Protege [kira08] by downtube May 26, 2008 (4:58 pm)
Replying to: kira08 (May 21, 2008 7:26 pm) Sounds like the car was modified by the previous owner, but I wouldn't assume that means it's bad. Try to find a mechanic experienced with modified cars. There are also several online mazda communities specializing in modifications that may be able to help.
#3325 of 3600 2000 mazda protege shudder by alalime May 27, 2008 (6:47 am)
I have a 2000 mazda protege with 62,000 miles on it. I bought it used about a year ago. Recently, while driving on the highway, there was a shudder that felt like the car had been rear ended, the engine accelerated for about a second, and then the car drove fine. The CEL did not come on. Any ideas? Replies to this message: autonomous (May 27, 2008 10:45 am) pbrwolf2 (May 29, 2008 10:35 pm) kellibean (Jun 29, 2008 12:26 am)
#3326 of 3600 Re: 03 Mazdaspeed Protege [kira08] by maltb May 27, 2008 (10:01 am)
Replying to: kira08 (May 21, 2008 7:26 pm) I have a friend that bought one used for a very good price. the first thing he did was replace the CAI with a factory air box along with other parts that had been swapped out. with a few hundred bucks, the car was back to semi-stock and running well. Replies to this message: kira08 (Jun 01, 2008 8:29 pm)
#3327 of 3600 Re: 2000 mazda protege shudder [alalime] by autonomous May 27, 2008 (10:45 am)
Replying to: alalime (May 27, 2008 6:47 am) shudder that felt like the car had been rear ended, the engine accelerated for about a second, and then the car drove fine   My 2002 Protege5 has done that occasionally in the last 5 years. It feels like the transmission kicked into gear. It does not seem to have led to any problems in my case.
#3328 of 3600 Re: 2000 mazda protege shudder [alalime] by pbrwolf2 May 29, 2008 (10:35 pm)
Replying to: alalime (May 27, 2008 6:47 am) I had the reverse problem with my last 2 proteges. After about 60,000 miles they would shudder at every stop light, the RPMs would drop for a second and then everything would normalize until the next stoplight. I always thought it was a "Mazda-thing".
#3329 of 3600 Re: 03 Mazdaspeed Protege [maltb] by kira08 Jun 01, 2008 (8:29 pm)
Replying to: maltb (May 27, 2008 10:01 am) thanks for your reply. what is CAI? I have more problems now .... after I took it the Mazda dealer... like the turbo is not kicking in .... and the check engine light is flashing .... and a cylinder misfire detected .... this thing is not letting me Relax ..... first thing need to replace are .... vacuum hose, trubo vacuum hose and Air box .... do u have any idea where I can get these ... since the dealer quote is really expensive .....
#3330 of 3600 Re: Modified 03 Mazdaspeed Protege [autonomous] by kira08 Jun 01, 2008 (8:31 pm)
Replying to: autonomous (May 22, 2008 8:46 am) thats true .... should have checked before buying ... trusted the dealer .... Its taking a lot of my time and effort ... been running around back and forth . with mechanic shops ... and dealers .... Replies to this message: autonomous (Jun 05, 2008 2:23 pm)

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